Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Sterling, Illinois
Honored By
J. K. Havener
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL WITH TWO SILVER AND TWO BRONZE CLUSTERS AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH FIVE BATTLE STARS. SERVED IN THE 344TH BOMB GROUP IN THE 9TH AIR FORCE.